Buick Lucerne problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 108 owner complaints and 3 recalls on file for the Buick Lucerne (2006–2011). The 2008 Lucerne has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
108
Recalls
3
Model years
6
Worst year
2008

Complaints by model year

16200662007432008202009122010112011
NHTSA complaints per Buick Lucerne model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Buick Lucerne years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2008 Buick Lucerne — 43 complaints, 9 fires; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2011 (11 complaints).

Every Buick Lucerne model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2011 Lucerne110002Electrical System
2010 Lucerne120102Electrical System
2009 Lucerne200502Electrical System
2008 Lucerne430912Electrical System
2007 Lucerne60022Wheels & Tires
2006 Lucerne160102Electrical System

Most common Buick Lucerne problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    70 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    29 complaints
  • Engine
    14 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    9 complaints
  • Brakes
    6 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    6 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Airbags
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

202020212022202320242026
Complaints about the Buick Lucerne received by NHTSA each month.

Buick Lucerne recalls

  • Recall 14V355000Jun 23, 20143,141,731 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 10V553000Nov 5, 201013,780 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

    Risk: A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire.

  • Recall 10V240000Jun 4, 20101,365,070 vehiclesModel years 2006–2009

    Risk: It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

Other Buick models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology